You like chocolate, maple sirup, and bacon? – Me too! This was my attempt to combine those flavours into an indulgent plated dessert that was the grand finale of our Christmas dinner for two. It consists of a dark chocolate parfait, tiny bits of chocolate mousse, and a sweet maple mousse on a really dark…
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Purple Potato Soup: A Colorful Starter
This soup is easy enough to make and the purple color gives it a little extra wow factor. This time I served it with a bit of sour cream, crispy bacon and chives on top, but you can leave off sour cream and bacon and substitute the cream with coconut milk and you have yourself…
Peas, Goatcheese and Balsamico: A Starter to Impress
This little dish was the starter in our home-made 5 course Christmas dinner for two, a goat-cheese panna cotta combined with a pea purée, topped with some fresh peas, balsamico pearls and a prosciutto rose. I also added a slice of roasted bread to add some texture and bite. This starter was served half-heated, with…
Dreikönigskuchen – A mini Swiss King’s Cake for Two
The Dreikönigskuchen is a festive, sweet yeast cake pastry baked in a number of European countries on Epiphany Day or, in German, Dreikönigstag (January 6th). In Switzerland, the cake is traditionally served in form of balls, where eight or six pieces of dough are arranged in a ring around a central piece. The clue is…
My Top 10 Restaurants & Bars in Utrecht
Remember, remember… When I lived in Utrecht for half a year, there were a couple of restaurants, coffees and bars that I absolutely loved and whenever I am back I make sure to take time to visit at least some of them. So here’s my top 10 list of favorite restaurants to go to…
No Waste Rumkugeln (Rum Truffles)
If you’re anything like me, you’ll be left with quite some baking leftovers after the holidays are over. This is a little something to re-use some of those leftovers so as not to produce any unnecessary waste – and as an additional benefit, they also taste delicious! In this recipe, I used leftover frosting from…
Simple Puff Pastry Christmas Stars
Those are ridiculously easy to make – and yet, they will lighten up your guests when served with a good sparkling wine. In any case, this first appetizer “course” – some type of nice beverage and a savory snack – is what we in Switzerland call “apéro” and it is (at least to us) without…
Christmastree Cupcakes: Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
If you need to impress a whole room of people at a Christmas party, those chocolate cupcakes with green cream cheese frosting are surely a looker. And although they look quite impressive, they are actually simple enough to make. So let’s get right to it: Chocolate Cupcake Dough: Ingredients (for 12 cupcakes): 170 g flour…
Festive Appetizer: Salmon & Potatoes
The holiday season is not over just yet, so here’s an idea for a delicious little appetizer for your new year’s eve party: Salmon Roses with Horseradish Mousse on Roasted Potato Slices You can use a store bought horseradish mousse or you can use the recipe below. Ingredients (as an appetizer for 4 people): 1…
Swiss Caramels or Rahmtäfeli
This recipe is really simple and only requires a bit of patience and some arm muscles. Swiss Caramels are a classic Swiss sweet treat that are not unlike fudges in taste but crumblier and have more “melt in your mouth” texture – they are quite addictive! You can easily store them in a dry enviroment…